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I found out that Gunbird for Saturn has an anime intro and full voiced cutscenes. Does this make it the definitive version?

The digital re-releases keep the voices and remixed music.
The Saturn version lacks a YOKO mode (instead having a wobble mode) though I suppose if you can TATE your TV it's probably the most responsive port - or at least as responsive as the steam version.
But does the intro play in TATE? now that is a question.

The anime intro in Saturn Gunbird is yoko only, but the original arcade intro does cycle when tate is selected (although, it appears to be streamed video and not the original sprite art). The only tate game on Saturn that I'm aware of having a vertical encoded intro fmv is Sonic Wings Special.

I heard that it does have a Yoko mode similar to the one in Strikers 1945 where the aspect ratio is different and patterns were adjusted in an attempt to compensate. It's the PS1 version that's stuck with wobble mode.

Anyway, I might stick to the steam version, especially since I can still play it on a 55 inch screen. I do like the Saturn port of Strikers and the PS1 port of the sequel, though. I like that they have tate and the option to rotate the controls. Original 1 mode is not the worse Yoko I have seen. It reminds me of some of those earlier console ports.

Edit: Looks like I was mistaken. Only wobble and arcade mode in Saturn port.

I think we can all agree that Mobile Light Force is the definitive version of gunbird.

Lol

Is there a way to stop being anxious during full run attempt?

Over-practice first. Know everything about the levels inside and out through save state practice. Then just stitch it together.

I usually don't get anxious now unless I have more resources than usual, and usually only in the last five minutes of the run.

Have a cigarette before your run. I'm totally serious here, a lot of my best runs come when I'm smoking because it puts me in a focused but also highly relaxed state of mind. Just don't go chain smoking or anything; I don't smoke to play shmups, rather I play shmups to enjoy my cigarette.

I've been working a bit on Lords of Thunder.

- What's your preferred starting level and armor?
- Do you change armor per-level a lot, or is there a go-to "favorite" that works best across most/all levels?
- It feels like "Power" is the best thing to invest in early on. Is that correct?

I start with Cielom (bottom left), then Dezant (top left), Bosque (bottom right), Helado (bottom), Llmarada (right) and last Auzal (top). It honestly hardly matters. You'll max out your power and life bar within any stage you play first. My reason for Cielom is that it has a very nice flow and you don't require multiple bombs (which you don't have at this point).


Water for all stages except the last boss. Here Fire or earth. Fire is considerably stronger than Water (regular fire shot has the power of the sword attack with Water), but then again Water is really relaxing, since you basically cover the whole screen with your shots anyway. On the boss you need fire or earth to kill the 2nd phase with a single bomb and the stronger attack level makes the 3rd phase a much quicker affair.


It gives you a slight boost at the very beginning of the first stage, but after that you'll be maxed out anyway, so all you really need is to restock on bombs and your shield (if you need it).

Buying the elixir (if needed, depending on your skills) is essential. You'll usually max out your credits (10,000) in the fifth stage, if make sure to buy the elixir before this point in the game or you you'll collect gems for nothing.

Thanks Fudoh! I am now just cruising through the game. I'm probably a day or two away from a 1CC, but this feels very much within reach.

Is there any artwork that shows a closeup of the ship you pilot in Karous? i find it hard to visualize what the craft is supposed to look like just from the top down view, and it is kind of eclectic. I take it that it is some sort of crow mech.

I've heard the the Saturn port of Shienryu saves scores. I can't seem to get that work. Does it work for you guys? FWIW I did change the battery and my other games save scores like they're supposed to.

I just checked mine, and yeah all my previous scores are there. Is it possible there is a setting you're setting that is making it not record high scores?

Are there any differences between the 1P and 2P ships in Radiant Silvergun?

Nope, they're identical. No weird little differences in speed, hitbox size, weapon damage or scoring.



Check the system memory manager. Is a save file being created?

Is Shienryu's option menu in Japanese? Some games require a manual save, if I remember correctly.

Saturn's internal memory is pretty tiny. Maybe it's just full and doesn't have room for the save file?